A budget kit for occasional pruning of small branches. Owners who prune often should pay more for an automatic oiler.
Amazon $158.97
A good value kit for homeowners on CRAFTSMAN V20 who prune small branches now and then. The big battery runs a long time, but hand oiling is a chore.
- 14 ftReach
- 8 inBar
- 12.1 lbWeight
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- The 4.0 Ah battery is rated for up to 325 cuts per charge on 2 x 2 in pine
- Reaches about 14 ft for typical yard trees
- A 3 year warranty
- Battery fits the CRAFTSMAN V20 tool line
- No automatic oiler: you oil the chain by hand before each use
- Chain tension needs a wrench
- Brushed motor and small 8 in bar suit light pruning only
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | CMCCSP20M1 |
|---|---|
| Reach and cutting | |
| Overhead reach | 14 ft |
| Tool length | 9 ft |
| Telescoping pole | No |
| Bar length | 8 in |
| Detaches as a chainsaw | No |
| Automatic oiler | No |
| Tool-free chain tension | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 20 V, 4 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | 80 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Brushless motor | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 12.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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